Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a standalone and multi-game miniature golf structure. A sensor assembly located at an end of a putting surface of a putting structure includes a panel and a sensor. The panel is positioned adjacent to and below the end of the putting surface. The panel defines an upper surface along which a golf ball is to travel after dropping from the end of the putting surface. The upper surface includes a rear edge and a front edge. The sensor is positioned adjacent the panel to detect at which of a plurality of lateral positions the golf ball travels along the upper surface.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of improving the inhibitory profile of Streptococcus salivarius comprising formulating the S. salivarius in a composition comprising an effective amount of a supplemental saccharide. Also described herein are compositions comprising Streptococcus salivarius and supplemental saccharide, methods of inhibiting microorganisms using such compositions, therapeutic formulations comprising such compositions, and methods of treating or preventing diseases using such compositions and therapeutic formulations.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a standalone and multi-game miniature golf structure. A structure includes a digital display screen positioned to align vertically with a rear end of a putting surface and sensor(s) positioned below the digital display screen. The sensor(s) are configured to detect lateral positions at which balls cross the rear end. The structure includes processor(s), that for each shot of a plurality of miniature golf games, are configured to send command signals to the digital display screen to display putting target(s); identify, via the sensor(s), a lateral position at which a golf ball crosses the rear end of the putting surface; determine whether the lateral position of the golf ball aligns vertically with any of the putting target(s); and generate a score for the shot based on the lateral position of the golf ball relative to the putting target(s).

Abstract: A method for treating and/or preventing VacA+ H. pylori infection and a disorder associated with VacA+ H. pylori infection is provided. The method comprises the administration of TRPML agonists such as ML-SA1, SF-22, SF-51, MK6-83 and their derivatives.

Abstract: A miniature golf hole with a spinning wheel is disclosed. An example miniature golf hole includes a spinning wheel that defines cavities arranged circumferentially about the spinning wheel. A cavity surface of each of the cavities defines one or more cavity openings through which the golf ball is capable of traveling upon entering the respective cavity. The one or more cavity openings of each of the cavities are positioned at a radial distance along the spinning wheel that is different to that of the one or more cavity openings of the other of the cavities. A transfer panel is stationary and positioned below the spinning wheel. The transfer panel includes concentric rings each of which aligns vertically with the one or more cavity openings of a respective one of the cavities to receive the golf ball from the respective cavity.

Abstract: A method for treating and/or preventing VacA+ H. pylori infection and a disorder associated with VacA+ H. pylori infection is provided. The method comprises the administration of TRPML agonists such as ML-SA1, SF-22, SF-51, MK6-83 and their derivatives.

Abstract: A method for treating and/or preventing VacA+ H. pylori infection and a disorder associated with VacA+ H. pylori infection is provided. The method comprises the administration of TRPML agonists such as ML-SA1, SF-22, SF-51, MK6-83 and their derivatives.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and system for a pull-cord sensor assembly that includes an activation portion including a magnet portion for generating a magnetic field; a sensor portion for sensing a level of the magnetic field level; a comparator for comparing the level of the magnetic field with a threshold value; and a pull cord integrated with the activation portion.

Abstract: A gypsum product has a first polymeric additive and a second polymeric additive distributed therein, wherein the first polymeric additive is a synthetic polymer and the second polymeric additive is starch. It has been found that the combination of starch and a synthetic polymer may result in one or more of the following advantages in the manufacture and performance of gypsum products: —increased strength; —greater ease of manufacturing due to the increased fluidity of stucco slurries containing both additives; and —increased resistance to hygroscopic expansion.

Abstract: A plasterboard comprises a gypsum matrix having particles of agglomerated fibres embedded therein in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum, the gypsum matrix further comprising a polymeric additive, the polymeric additive being present in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum.

Abstract: A method of producing a gypsum product comprises the steps of: ?preparing a stucco slurry; ?adding starch-containing flour to the slurry in an amount of at least 2% relative to the dry weight of the stucco; and ?allowing the stucco slurry to set.

Abstract: A plasterboard comprises a gypsum matrix having a polymeric additive distributed therein in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum, the gypsum matrix further having a first group of fibres and a second group of fibres embedded therein, wherein the fibres of the first group of fibres have an average length that is at least three times the average length of the fibres of the second group of fibres.

Abstract: A method providing for input of any script/language, on any computing device, mobile or otherwise by conveying Unicode characters to the computing device instead of keyboard scan codes that require further processing. The method includes all script/language processing independent from the computing device, permits changing input script/language “on-the-fly”, provides for a universal platform-independent method to select each particular script/language, and requires no language-specific support on the computing device, other than the ability to display the selected script. The method also provides for input of commands and backward-compatible input using legacy keyboard key codes.

Abstract: A method providing for input of any script/language, on any computing device, mobile or otherwise by conveying Unicode characters to the computing device instead of keyboard scan codes that require further processing. The method includes all script/language processing independent from the computing device, permits changing input script/language “on-the-fly”, provides for a universal platform-independent method to select each particular script/language, and requires no language-specific support on the computing device, other than the ability to display the selected script. The method also provides for input of commands and backward-compatible input using legacy keyboard key codes.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for distributing electrical power from a source. The system includes one or more network circuits electrically connected to the source and one or more load devices electrically connectable to the network circuit. The system also includes one or more controllers for monitoring one or more preselected parameters of the electrical power. Each controller includes means for determining actual values of the preselected parameter, means for comparing the actual value to a preselected threshold value of the preselected parameter to determine a difference, and means for disconnecting the load device if the difference is equal to or exceeds a predetermined difference amount.

Abstract: A system for controlling access to a source of electrical power. The system includes a readable access information device with access information that is associated with an electrical load device electrically connectable to a receptacle, a switch device for connecting and disconnecting the receptacle to and from the source of electrical power, and a reader for reading the access information from the readable access information device, and determining whether preselected criteria are satisfied by the access information. If the preselected criteria are satisfied, the receptacle is connected to the source of electrical power, and the electrical load device is connectable to the source of electrical power via the receptacle. If any one or more of the preselected criteria are unsatisfied, then the receptacle is disconnected from the source of electrical power.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for connecting an electrical device to a source of electrical power and disconnecting the electrical device therefrom. The system includes a PCD tag associated with the electrical device, and a PCD reader associated with a receptacle electrically connectable to the source of electrical power. The PCD tag has a PCD tag memory in which data related to the electrical device is stored in a format readable by the PCD reader, the data including an electrical device load rating. The system also has a switch device for connecting and disconnecting the receptacle to the power source. In addition, the system has a measuring device for measuring actual load and a control circuit for comparing actual load to the electrical device load rating. The control circuit provides a disconnect signal to the switch device upon the actual load exceeding the electrical device load rating.